Current Columnists

• A Drink of Light

  Tish Harrison Warren
  
  The American Church Is a Mess. But I’m Still Hopeful.

  Attrition rates and leadership failures are only one part of the story.

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  I Got Ordained So I Can Talk About Jesus. Not the Female Pastor Debate.

  As a priest, I’m tired of a political battle that distracts from the gospel.

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• Seasoned Salt

  Dennis R. Edwards
  

  An experienced perspective on the church, theology, the Bible, and the world it inhabits from a well-traveled and compassionate pastor, scholar, and champion of justice.

  The Derek Chauvin Verdict Is Good. But I’m Still Groaning.

  Full justice will come when Jesus returns. In the meantime, we fight for a “foretaste of glory divine.”
  Sometimes You Have to Shake the Dust Off Your Feet

  Walking out is a way of responding to institutional toxicity.
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• The Lesser Kingdom

  Bonnie Kristian
  

  A prophetic, eclectic, and humble take on current issues, public policy, and political events with thoughts on faithful engagement.

  On Answering with Gentleness and Respect

  Christians are called to good-faith interactions online.
  Why We Don’t Dump Friends Who Disagree

  Affection can keep us together, even if ideas don’t.

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• Beginning of Wisdom

  Jen Wilkin
  

  The Beginning of Wisdom offers a Bible teacher's perspective on spiritual growth and scriptural study in our churches, small groups, and families.

  Let the Little Children Come to ‘Big Church’

  One lesson from COVID-19: Don’t underestimate the model set by worshiping alongside your kids.

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  Scriptural Meditation Promises Something Better than Zen

  Christians don’t need mysticism or quiet emptiness for the illumination that comes through repetition.

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• Pending Resolution

  Sandra McCracken
  

  Pending Resolution is an exploration of the tensions of living between God's promises offered and his promises fulfilled, looking to Scripture for guidance.

  The River of Justice Flows Downhill

  We can make modest progress through human effort, but only God can deliver true equity.
  What the Hummingbird Shows Us About God’s Handiwork

  When God seems invisible, he may just be moving faster than we can see.
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• Spirited Life

  Andrew Wilson
  

  Spirited Life is a collision between biblical reflection and charismatic practice, aiming to make people happier in God.

  Why Do Some People Think Jesus Was a Racist?

  They point to his dialogue with the Syrophoenician woman. But the story shows the opposite of what they claim.
  The Story of Barabbas Is No Mere Prisoner Swap

  Much more was at stake than a criminal’s fate or a crowd’s preference.
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